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State minister calls for stronger domestic production of livestock vaccines

Bangladesh must strengthen its capacity to produce livestock vaccines through research and innovation, as 85 percent of the country's requirements are currently met through imports, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku said today

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 6:13 pm

Dhaka University retains top spot among Bangladeshi universities in QS Asia rankings

DU ranks 136th in Asia and 16th in South Asia

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 5:41 pm

Man reportedly electrocuted while trying to steal cables in Kamalapur

Police recover body near Kamalapur Water Tank

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 5:34 pm

Israel election commission rejects Benjamin Netanyahu charges of fraud

The Central Elections Committee said it had conducted an audit of 9,069 polling stations following complaints and was confident that the announced results accurately reflect the will of the voters

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 5:10 pm

Shafiqur urges govt to address garment wage demands, prevent further unrest

Jamaat chief calls for urgent talks with workers and factory owners, warning that further disruption could harm the export sector; demands fair probe into garment worker's death in Gazipur

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 5:03 pm

Over 100 garment factories shut amid protests and clashes in Savar, Ashulia

Police fire tear gas and sound grenades following clashes with workers

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 5:00 pm

Bangladesh commits $130m to expand eye care for 20 million people

Investment announced at first Global Summit for Eye Health

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 4:26 pm

Bangladesh considers forming up to $2 billion sovereign fund: finance minister

The minister is now in Seoul to expand bilateral trade

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 4:19 pm

Who is Abdul El-Sayed, first Muslim U.S. Senator-elect?

Abdul El-Sayed is set to become the first Muslim to enter the U.S. Senate with his victory over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers in midterm elections

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 4:12 pm

29 Dhaka South wards at high risk of dengue, survey finds

Aedes mosquito larvae and pupae found in 403 of 2,250 households surveyed

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 4:06 pm

Indonesia to push for ASEAN

Antara News 4 Nov 2026 3:59 pm

Money changers can now open custodial forex accounts

Under the new guidelines, the accounts can be used exclusively for the safe storage, deposit and withdrawal of foreign currency notes

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 3:42 pm

HC sets November 11 for order on Asif Mahmud

The former adviser challenged the legality of the commission

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 3:26 pm

Tahsif murder case: Disha remanded again as police probe possible disputes

Investigating officer outlines seven grounds for further interrogation, including the need to establish whether Disha and Tahsif had arguments

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 3:23 pm

Tahsif murder case: Disha placed on fresh three-day remand

Jarika Tasnim Disha to be questioned further over her movements with Tahsif on the night of his death

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 3:23 pm

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Antara News 4 Nov 2026 3:17 pm

HSC retake form fill-up begins tomorrow

Eligible candidates who failed up to two subjects can apply online until November 9; exams to begin December 1

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 3:02 pm

HC issues rule over illegal sand extraction from Padma River

Petitioner seeks probe into alleged legal violations, action against those responsible

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 2:59 pm

New jetty offers way out of St Martin

Stakeholders back shifting operations from Nuniachhara to Khurushkul, but BIWTA flags unfinished safety work

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 2:50 pm

Police disperse crowd at garment worker

At least four grenades fired as police clash with NCP leaders, activists during prayer for victim Toufique Hossain

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 2:44 pm

We just have to prove it: Bangladesh coach, captain embrace pressure of ending 23-year wait

Bangladesh last lifted the trophy in 2003, and the tournament's return to the country after eight years has raised expectations among supporters.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 1:48 pm

Police seek fresh remand for a friend in ex-air force officer Tahsif murder case

Investigators seek seven more days to question Jarika Tasnim Disha over her movements with Tahsif on the night of his death

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 1:45 pm

Hospital vandalised in Mohammadpur over dispute about patient's bill discount

Hospital authorities allege looting and losses of up to Tk 60 lakh; police examining CCTV footage, one detained

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 1:31 pm

DTCA chief attached to ministry over remarks comparing BNP slogan to Hadith

Additional Chief Engineer Syed Moinul Hasan appointed as new DTCA executive director

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 1:29 pm

U.S. midterm elections: Musk jokes about GOP election defeat after spending record sums on party

Democrats seized control of the U.S. Congress on November 3, capturing both the Senate and House of Representatives

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 1:09 pm

Delhi air quality worsens ahead of Diwali as firework restrictions enter force

On Wednesday morning, Delhi's air quality index reading stood at 377, in the very poor category.

BBC 4 Nov 2026 12:20 pm

US midterm election results 2026: List ofIndian-origin winners

Indian-Americans Suhas Subramanyam and Pia Dandiya won their seats in the US House of Representatives, while Vivek Ramaswamy was defeated in the race to become Ohios next governor

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 12:13 pm

BFF boss denies organisational confusion, but admits SAFF hype is missing

Unlike the previous three SAFF Championships held in Dhaka, in 2003, 2009 and 2018, when Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) went to considerable lengths to build anticipation -- putting up festive decorations, billboards and banners -- there is little sign of promotional activity this time.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 11:20 am

Missing foreign medical student found dead in Cumilla pond

Police say cause of death will be determined after autopsy

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 11:17 am

Trump-backed Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio Governors race

Vivek Ramaswamy lost to Amy Acton, who became the first woman to be elected Governor of the state

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 11:11 am

Academics, students punished over AL links: HRW

More than 20 public universities affected by alleged political reprisals, says rights group

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 11:04 am

Bangladesh ready to ditch spin-first approach in Sylhet

After their plan to outspin West Indies on a spin-friendly Mirpur wicket backfired last week, Bangladesh are considering a change of approach for the second Test in Sylhet, starting tomorrow.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 10:41 am

Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump

The victory handed Democrats both the House of Representatives and Senate, giving them power to block Trump's agenda and investigate alleged corruption for the last two years of his presidency

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 10:41 am

Top UN Court to Rule November 19 on Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case

The ICJ will decide whether Myanmars 2017 crackdown on Rohingya constituted genocide, in a ruling that could have implications for S. Africas case against Israel.

The Irrawaddy 4 Nov 2026 10:28 am

Football cost them their life: Five tragic cases

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 10:08 am

Sound grenades used to disperse protesting RMG workers in Gazipur

Workers reportedly threw stones at police, prompting them to fire sound grenades to disperse the protesters

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:54 am

Workers block Dhaka-Aricha highway after clash with police in Savar

Three platoons of BGB deployed in Savar-Ashulia industrial belt

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:51 am

Trump says he is willing to accept midterm election results, NYT reports

'We'll work with the Democrats, and we

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:40 am

Trump says Republicans would have won in 'landslide' if he was running

'I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter,' Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:20 am

Democrats win U.S. House in growing midterms wave against Trump

A Democratic House majority would give the Opposition the power to block Mr. Trumps legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration during the final two years of his presidency

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 9:12 am

Democrats close in on US House, make gains in Senate

The early results were a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress that has supported him since he returned to the White House two years ago

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:04 am

United fight back, PSG run riot as Bayern cruise on a big night of Champions League action

Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday to hand beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a reprieve, while holders Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start in the competition by hitting Villarreal for six.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:00 am

Democrats win South Carolina Senate race in rebuke to Trump

Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina's US Senate seat on Tuesday, a stunning victory over President Donald Trump's hand-picked candidate Darline Graham in a state that he carried by nearly 18 percentage points just two years ago

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 8:48 am

Robinson wins England cricketer of the year award

Ollie Robinson was named England cricketer of the year on Tuesday to complete his remarkable return to the international arena.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 8:40 am

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US

Her win returns the governor's office to Democrats after more than two decades of Republican control

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 8:37 am

Pia Dandiya, first-generation Indian-American, wins U.S. House of Representatives from Florida

Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9% of the votes to become the newest Indian-American U.S. congresswoman, as per the results declared

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 8:12 am

Yamal surpasses Mbappe to become Champions League's highest-scoring teenager

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal made Champions League history on Tuesday, becoming the competition's highest-scoring teenager after netting in his side's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 7:17 am